Tonia's Kitchen

Flavor Matchmaking with Dillon Small Batch Distillers

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282648/fan_mail/new] It was fun talking with Geoff Dillon about their delicious products and flavor matchmaking. Summer hosting doesn’t need to be complicated to feel elevated. This season, it’s all about “flavor matchmaking”, pairing bright, refreshing cocktails with your favorite summer moments to create an easy, memorable experience. Geoff's fascination for spirits began early. He was highly influenced by his father's passion for fine spirits and his worldly spirits and whisky collection. His distilling journey began at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned honors in a double major in biology and economics. His experience only furthered as he trained abroad (in areas such as Scotland, and US) while educating himself in the art of distilling. Geoff founded Dillon's Small Batch Distillers in 2012 and has been a pioneer in the craft spirits industry in Ontario and Canada.   Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

From Vanilla Bean to Bottle - Emmanuel LaRoche talks about his new book

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282648/fan_mail/new] I had a wonderful discussion with Emmanuel. When most people think of Madagascar, images of lemurs, lush jungles, or even animated films may come to mind. But in A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island (Post Hill Press), Emmanuel Laroche invites readers on a far richer journey—one that moves beyond the expected and into the heart of a country where flavor tells the story of land, people, and survival.  A Taste of Madagascar weaves together food, culture, and immersive travel with the author’s deeply personal journey of discovery. It is not a cookbook, instead, Laroche—a self-described Flavor Explorer and Culinary Storyteller—guides readers through the kitchens, farms, and forests that define Madagascar’s unique identity. Through ingredients like vanilla, cacao, spices, honey, zebu, and even caviar, he reveals how food connects communities, sustains livelihoods, and serves as a powerful force for environmental preservation and cultural pride. Many people think of vanilla when talking about Madagascar. Emmanuel talks about bringing vanilla bean to bottle.  Born and raised in France, Emmanuel lives in New Jersey and travels around the country conducting tastings and giving lectures and presentations on food, flavors, ingredients, and consumer trends. Host of the podcast Flavors Unknown, he is the author of two books—Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door and A Taste of Madagascar—and is currently working on his first novel.  To learn more about him, visit: https://prbythebook.com/experts/emmanuel-laroche-2/ [https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCzc8Aw9J-2B2vVK-2BGnmRXM1w2zEDM-2B-2BkQnPbNa-2FltuWSvJIHMDDG2J8yQxq2gZjIbxQA-3D-3DMrTi_H4rUJlnRs8893kUBLRK-2BgWu1-2B5HurCLlUst3hdWWO7fC7H-2FY83WvoVqtXTnzh0L22i568AkQTvqXktAss-2FWeAGGnEGcu3pozXT35KZpZFJvACio-2BqjbMB3VZL87CHJOFTHCDASQeoWh7vSOyGF3hRlBtNjlaq9fRisayH-2FVuZ5-2FREDr5gkGCEqb4OGe0f4MdI6EJZKzggR-2BC0pOHUYXLWbPIhGq8KPIc1bPWP-2FDAzKZzyuzKIz7IzuVEEAavzRyHHb9TA3XfsCQjh7FuW81Rlu0ejlU2p9Yf41jczijxgVFlu3SYEM1LfbQmi06tT6gVtZrzxJDshToB7FugXDs6eA-3D-3D] Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

Explore whole grains with The Morning Baker - Roxana Jullapat

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282648/fan_mail/new] The new cookbook from Roxana Jullapat, Morning Baker, invites readers to get more adventurous with baking, featuring the tools and insights Roxana has learned from more than a decade of baking before the sun rises. Roxana is known for her Los Angeles bakery, Friends & Family where she has long advocated for the versatility and flavor of whole grains. Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

Katherine Anderson brings back the spirit of an iconic Seattle restaurant

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282648/fan_mail/new] Co-Founder Katherine Anderson honors the legacy of the space with a deeply personal book that celebrates the people, recipes and memories that defined it. The London Plane Flower & Cook Book is both a cookbook and a tribute. The book pairs reflections on seasonal flowers with recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bakery, including many of its most beloved dishes. Essays and stories from the chefs, bakers, florists and collaborators who shaped The London Plane create a vivid portrait of the community behind the restaurant. Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.

Let's talk Kosher and Celebrity wines with Gabe Geller

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282648/fan_mail/new] How much do you really know about kosher wine? Gabriel Geller, Director of Public Relations & Wine Education, Royal Wine Corp., the largest producer and distributor of kosher wines and spirits joins me to talk about Passover food and wine suggestions along with the latest celebrity wines available. Here’s a story most people in food, wine, and celebrity culture don’t know: Many of today’s most recognizable celebrity wine and spirits brands are actually produced or distributed by Royal Wine Corp — the world’s largest producer of kosher wines and spirits, headquartered right in New Jersey. Royal Wine Corp has quietly become the force behind some of the biggest celebrity beverage lines, spanning California, Israel, France, and Italy.   Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Instagram.  Be sure to listen to our podcast, Food Talk For Health  to learn about food as medicine and more.